Home   Subscribe   Privacy policy   Draft next and recent circulars   Southern Devon folk diary

Still relevant parts of the most recent emailed circulars are reproduced below, along with a developing Draft of the next, but check out the Diary for full listings.
Circulars dated:   2/7/25

Subscribe to our emailing list
Click this link http://eepurl.com/dmHlVb to join the Harberton Folk email circulation which uses the MailChimp service and is compliant with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in force with effect from 25 May 2018.

The email circulation list with currently over 1300 contacts provides regular information on folk events across southern Devon roughly within a 30 mile radius as the crow flies of Totnes, or more generally "the southern half of Devon" (and just occasionally a little beyond). The e-circulars are sent on a regular basis, usually one every fortnight or so, and never with any attachments (posters, flyers or the like).

MailChimp allows you to subscribe / unsubscribe automatically. After completing the form initially, you will be asked to complete the subscription process by clicking a link in an email MailChimp will send you. It's as simple as that.
(Please note: If you are a Gmail user, the e-circulars may well arrive in your 'Promotions' inbox folder rather than 'Primary' - if you see these separately.)

Recent Circulars

NEW UPDATED Cancelled

Top

date bookmark

Harberton Folk Circular - ???day ?? month 2025

Changing your email address?
Should you need to change your email address for receiving these circulars, please use the 'Update subscription preferences' link at the foot of this email to update your details. There is also an 'Unsubscribe' link.

Part One - A full listing for the coming month
Part Two below - Other stuff
The full open-ended Southern Devon Folk Diary listings appear as always on www.harbertonfolk.co.uk.

***** Part One *****

text

***** Part Two - Other Stuff *****

text

All information is given in good faith but no responsibility can be accepted for its accuracy. Do check with the organiser before setting out on a long journey. A listing here does not guarantee that tickets are still available.

Changing your email address?
Should you need to change your email address for receiving these circulars, please use the 'Update subscription preferences' link below to update your details. There is also an 'Unsubscribe' link.

John Culf
johnculf@harbertondevon.co.uk
www.harbertondevon.co.uk
www.harbertonfolk.co.uk
'Harberton Folk' recommends Plusnet:

Top

2/7/25

Harberton Folk Circular - Wednesday 2 July 2025

Changing your email address?
Should you need to change your email address for receiving these circulars, please use the 'Update subscription preferences' link at the foot of this email to update your details. There is also an 'Unsubscribe' link.

Part One - A full listing to the end of July
Part Two - Other stuff
Part Three - One-liners for August
The full open-ended Southern Devon Folk Diary listings appear as always on www.harbertonfolk.co.uk.

***** Part One *****

NEW Monday 7 July 2025 8pm - The Jays - Teignmouth Folk Club, The Brass, Hollands Road, Teignmouth TQ14 8SR
Guest night with The Jays. Free admission. More details from Martyn Hillstead 07904 037812. Club Facebook page www.facebook.com/groups/233792233306152.

Thursday 10 July 2025 8pm - Gianni TBay - Otterton Mill, nr Budleigh Salterton EX9 7HG (map)
Bluegrass country blues. Details www.ottertonmill.com/live-music.html.

NEW 10-13 July 2025 - Exmouth Festival: "Stories from the Sea"
Multi-genre, free festival (including workshops and performance by the Exmouth Shanty Men) www.exmouthfestival.co.uk

NEW Friday 11 July 2025 10am-3pm - Singing for Wellness Conference: Body, Breath and Voice - University of Plymouth, Roland Levinsky Hall
Come and learn how Wren Music, a local Devon charity has worked with people with long term respiratory conditions to discover the joy and benefits of singing for lung health. Lunch provided. Free to attend but donations welcomed. Details/bookings www.devonfolk.org/events-diary.

NEW 11-13 July 2025 - Totnes Fringe Festival
Multigenre festival with ticketed and free events www.totnesfringe.uk.

NEW Saturday 12 July 2025 8pm - Baklava - Bay Horse Inn, 8 Cistern Street, Totnes, TQ9 5SP (map)
Mesmerising Mediterranean music from two multi talented seasoned performers, Russell Harris and Julia Thomas. Blending sounds of Greece, Turkey and North Africa on oud, concertina, bagpipes, whistle and percussion with vocals. Free event, but donate what you can. Part of Totnes Fringe Festival.

UPDATED Saturday 12 July 2025 7.30pm - Jim Causley - Caroline's Kitchen, Churston Farm Shop, Dartmouth Rd, Brixham TQ5 0LL (map)
Reservations: Maggie Duffy on 07770 806083 or email scotcraft@msn.com. Plenty of onsite parking.

Saturday 12 July 2025 7.30pm - The Lost Sound Dartmoor Folk Choir - St Saviour's Church, Anzac St., Dartmouth TQ6 9DL
Audiences have applauded the energy, expression and quality of performance, which had sold out concerts last year. With stunning new arrangements of traditional songs, classics from Pete Seager, and newly commissioned arrangements of Geoff Lakeman & Ninebarrow tunes - 'Country Matters' is a poignant and celebratory set of glorious unaccompanied singing. Tickets: www.ticketsource.co.uk/the-lost-sound-folkchoir.

Saturday 12 July 2025 3pm and 7.30pm - Simon & Garfunkel Through The Years - Pavilions Teignmouth, The Den, Teignmouth TQ14 8BG
Critically acclaimed as one of the world’s greatest tribute shows, continues to delight audiences across the globe. Featuring stunning vocal harmonies from world-class musicians, this spectacular concert transports you on a journey through the epic songs and history of the much-loved Simon and Garfunkel. Details www.pavilionsteignmouth.org.uk.

NEW Sunday 13 July 2025 4pm - Family Concert & Ceilidh with Rypen - Berry Pomeroy Village Hall, nr Totnes TQ9 6LH
This concert and dance welcomes families with children. Louis Bingham, James Dumbelton and Griselda Sanderson of the trio Rypen present an exciting repertoire for all. You will learn about some unusual instruments like the bagpipes, cittern and nyckelharpa. Everyone is welcome to join in the dances led by our experienced caller Louis. BYO drinks and snacks. Details www.wegottickets.com/event/665018.

Sunday 13 July 2025 7.45pm - John Ward Band - Folk on the Moor, Moorland Hotel, Wotter, Plymouth PL7 5HP
Based in East Anglia, John Ward, is a renowned songwriter on the folk, roots and acoustic music scene. He is a multi-instrumentalist (acoustic guitar, bass, harmonica and bodhran) and tours as a trio with his wife Lynne and Les Woodley. Together, they produce a full, superbly rounded sound with powerful, thought-provoking and witty songs....and bodhran solos that have to be seen to be believed! For reservations please contact folkonthemoor1@gmail.com. www.moorfolk.co.uk.

Thursday 17 July 2025 6.30pm - Old Time Sailors - Bicton Gardens, Budleigh Salterton EX9 6RJ
Fresh from their triumphant performance at Glastonbury – ready to whisk you away on a rollicking voyage to the 19th century! Dust off your pirate hats, hoist the mainsail, and prepare for a night of foot-stomping tunes, raucous revelry, and seafaring magic. Details www.oldtimesailors.com/tickets/bicton-gardens.

Friday 18 July 2025 8pm - Albert Lee - The Watermark, Erme Court, Leonards Road, Ivybridge PL21 0SZ (map)
One of the most respected and renowned guitarists in music history, Albert Lee has worked with The Everly Brothers, Eric Clapton, Emmylou Harris and The Crickets over his long and illustrious career. Details www.ivybridgewatermark.co.uk.

Friday 18 July 2025 7.30pm - Ceilidh with Stepcote Hill - Matthews Hall, Fore Street, Topsham EX3 0HF (map)
Caller: Rosie Baines. Vibrant driving rhythms of traditional English dance music. Café open for refreshments. Tickets £14, U18 £8, on door or from  Café. Fundraising for Matthews Hall and the Topsham community. Details www.devonfolk.org/events-diary.

Saturday 19 July 2025 - Fintan May with Jimmy Ireland - Exeter Phoenix, Gandy Street EX4 3LS (map)
An evening of live music as Fin takes the stage with his band to play a set of blues-folk songs. Details www.exeterphoenix.org.uk/genre/music.

UPDATED Wednesday 23 July 2025 8pm - "Every Folkin’ Tuesday" (Weds!) at The Old Warehouse, Prince of Wales Road, Kingsbridge TQ7 1DY
Featuring The Weeping Willows. Details www.theoldwarehousekingsbridge.co.uk/theoldwarehouse-events. Free entry.

Wednesday 23 July 2025 8pm - Stompin’ Dave & Lucy Piper - Otterton Mill, nr Budleigh Salterton EX9 7HG (map)
Country blues. Details www.ottertonmill.com/live-music.html.

Saturday 26 July 2025 7.30pm - The Salts - Beehive Arts Centre, Dowell Street, Honiton EX14 1LZ
The Salts perform sea shanties, songs from the sea, celebrating maritime classics that we all know and love. A great night out which will appeal to all ages. One of the most exciting and energetic concept bands around, performing original material alongside interpretations of traditional songs. Incredibly gutsy stuff with a big sound" Mike Harding. Details www.beehivehoniton.co.uk.

Sunday 27 July 2025 7.45pm - The Salts - Folk on the Moor, Moorland Hotel, Wotter, Plymouth PL7 5HP
A co-operative of seasoned musicians, creating what is fast becoming one of the most exciting and energetic folk concepts of recent times. Consisting of Brian Doran (vocals, mandolin, whistle), Lee Collinson (guitar, banjo), Jeremy Hart (vocals, guitar), Richard Nash (vocals, drums) and Tim Cantrell (double bass, vocals), expect a big sound with modern, rewed up sea-related folk songs and shanties. For reservations please contact folkonthemoor1@gmail.com. www.moorfolk.co.uk.

Sunday 27 July 2025 7pm - "Sunday Sessions": Chris Murphy - The Old Warehouse, Prince of Wales Road, Kingsbridge TQ7 1DY
LA-based musician Chris Murphy is a folk/jazz and gypsy violinist who wows audiences with a show of rip-roaring reels and jigs, Americana songs, Anglo-Celtic melancholy and country-blues influences. Details/tickets (£7+) www.theoldwarehousekingsbridge.co.uk/theoldwarehouse-events.

NEW Missin’ Tackle Shanty Crew summer quay concerts in Brixham - Mondays 28 July & 4, 11 & 18 August
Missin’ Tackle Shanty Crew are once again holding their annual quay concerts - ’Shanties & Sea Songs’, on Mondays 28 July, 4, 11 & 18 August 7 to 8pm under the Old Fish Market, Brixham Harbour (next to The Golden Hind). All are welcome and this year voluntary collections are being taken to help raise funds for Brixham Theatre.

NEW Tuesday 29 July 2025 8pm - "Every Folkin’ Tuesday" at The Old Warehouse, Prince of Wales Road, Kingsbridge TQ7 1DY
Featuring Annie Duggan & Rob Hines. Details www.theoldwarehousekingsbridge.co.uk/theoldwarehouse-events. Free entry.

***** Part Two - Other Stuff *****

Saturday 13 December 2025 7.30pm - Seth Lakeman - Beehive Arts Centre, Honiton
About 7 seats left at 2/7! Details www.beehivehoniton.co.uk.

New Session - at The Albert Inn, Bridgetown, Totnes
Acoustic session, first Monday of every month, 7pm start. All musicians / abilities. Songs of all genres. For more information email markjefferys7@gmail.com.

New Tunelink Workshop Series - Berry Pomeroy Village Hall, nr Totnes TQ9 6LH
Calling all musicians! We are excited to be offering two new courses led by James Dumbelton and Griselda Sanderson.
We are keen to encourage a feeling of community participation!
Course 1: 15th September to 20th October: 'Playing for Dance', including a social dance to finish the series in style.
Course 2: 10th November to 15th December: 'Winter Music, Carols & Wassailing', culminating in a festive musical gathering for friends and family.
Six 90-minute weekly sessions on Monday evenings 7.30-9pm for each course. Bookings are now being taken.
Level: intermediate-advanced. Please note: Music will be taught by ear.
£95 per course. For more information and booking enquiries, email us at tunelinksouthwest@gmail.com.
Tel. landline 01803 927470 Griselda 07792 310809 James 07846 377698
www.facebook.com/TunelinkSW

***** Part Three - One-liners for August *****

Friday 1 August 7pm - Three Acres and a Cow - Plymouth Methodist Central Hall, Eastlake St, Plymouth, PL1 1BA
1-8 August - Sidmouth Folk Festival
2-6 August - Sidmouth Fringe Sessions
Tuesday 5 August 8pm - "Every Folkin’ Tuesday" at The Old Warehouse, Kingsbridge
Wednesday 6 August 7.30pm - Ruben Moreno & Lil Jim - Bridge Inn, Topsham
8-10 August - Dartmoor Folk Festival - South Zeal nr Okehampton
Tuesday 12 August 8pm - "Every Folkin’ Tuesday" at The Old Warehouse, Kingsbridge
Thursday 14 August 8pm - The Dunwells - Otterton Mill
Sold out 15-17 August - Beautiful Days - Escot Park nr Exeter
Saturday 23 August 1 to 10pm - Calstock Folk - Calstock Village Hall & Quay
Monday 25 August - Ye Vagabonds - Exeter Phoenix
Thursday 28 August 8pm - Mim Grey - Otterton Mill
Friday 29 August - Jake Xerxes Fussell - Barrel House, 59 High St, Totnes
Saturday 30 August 8pm - Spooky Men’s Chorale - The Rum Store, Carnglaze Caverns, St Neot, Liskeard
Sunday 31 August - This Flight Tonight: The Songs of Joni Mitchell - Exeter Phoenix
Sunday 31 August 7.30pm - Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain - Exeter Corn Exchange

All information is given in good faith but no responsibility can be accepted for its accuracy. Do check with the organiser before setting out on a long journey. A listing here does not guarantee that tickets are still available.

Changing your email address?
Should you need to change your email address for receiving these circulars, please use the 'Update subscription preferences' link below to update your details. There is also an 'Unsubscribe' link.

John Culf
johnculf@harbertondevon.co.uk
www.harbertondevon.co.uk
www.harbertonfolk.co.uk
'Harberton Folk' recommends Plusnet:

Top

General items retained from previous circulars

B-Bar / Barbican Theatre, Castle Street, The Barbican, Plymouth PL1 2NJ (map)
Check out the multi-genre programme of music and other events here:
www.barbicantheatre.co.uk/whats-on.

Coming up at Folk on the Moor, Moorland Hotel, Wotter, Plymouth PL7 5HP
Sunday 1 June 7.45pm - Richard Grainger & Chris Parkinson
Sunday 15 June 7.45pm - Tom Lewis
Sunday 29 June 7.45pm - John Kirkpatrick
Sunday 13 July 7.45pm - John Ward Band
Sunday 27 July 7.45pm - The Salts

Coming up at Topsham Folk Club (details www.wegottickets.com/TopshamFolkClub):
Sunday 29 June 8pm - Downes & Beer
Sunday 28 September 8pm - Leveret
Sunday 19 October 8pm - Old Spot
Sunday 16 November 8pm - Kris Drever
Sunday 7 December 8pm - The Sandy Denny Project
Sunday 1 February 2026 8pm - Jim Moray

Coming up at Otterton Mill in 2025, nr Budleigh Salterton EX9 7HG (map)
Each year we host performances, from folk to blues, jazz, country and Americana in our famous courtyard series during the summer months. These concerts are held under twinkling lights against the backdrop of the Mill stream. Almost all of our concerts sell out, so we recommend early booking!
Our live music events are held outside under the stars in our courtyard during the summer. Ticket price covers music only. Pre-booking required. Doors open 6pm. Food served 6pm to 7.30pm (pre-booking not required). Live music starts 8pm. Full details www.ottertonmill.com/live-music.html.
Thursdays (mostly) at 8pm
12 June - The Rigmarollers - Original & classic: Ragtime, blues, jazz and jug band music, blues, jazz and jug band music
19 June - Charlotte Carrivick Band - Multi instrumentalist, composer, singer and songwriter
10 July - Gianni TBay - Bluegrass country blues
23 July (Weds) - Stompin’ Dave & Lucy Piper - Country blues
14 August - The Dunwells -  Indie-folk/Americana
28 August - Mim Grey - Singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist

Advance notice of popular gigs:
Saturday 13 December 2025 7.30pm - Seth Lakeman - Beehive Arts Centre, Dowell Street, Honiton
Selling fast, as usual! Details www.beehivehoniton.co.uk.
Sunday 21 & Monday 22 December 2025 7.30/8.30pm - Mad Dog Mcrea - Tavistock Wharf
Details www.tavistockwharf.com.

Coming up later at The Watermark in Ivybridge - all tickets on sale now at www.ivybridgewatermark.co.uk.:
Friday 18 July 8pm - Albert Lee
Saturday 20 September 7.30pm - Sarah McQuaid
Saturday 11 October 8pm - Kathryn Roberts & Sean Lakeman
Saturday 18 October 7.30pm - Ceilidh with Freedom Fields Ceilidh Band
Friday 14 November 7.30pm - Big Yellow Tambourine Man Band -
Friday 12 December 8pm - St Agnes Fountain

Bradninch Folk Club News
BRADFOLK, the in the round song and music session is now changed to 2nd Wednesdays of the month starting from 14 May at the Castle Hotel, Bradninch, from 8pm.
Session for shanties and sea songs, 4th Tuesdays, Castle Hotel, Bradninch, from 8pm.
Jon Wilks. Guest Night at Bradninch Folk Club, Tuesday 20 May, Bradninch Guildhall, 8pm.

Top

Important note:
Do spare a few minutes occasionally to scan through the full open-ended Diary listings on www.harbertonfolk.co.uk which currently extend well into the year.

Session news: New Acoustic Singaround - Momus Folk - Café Momus, Manor St, Stonehouse, Plymouth PL1 1TL
Launched Tuesday 28th January 2025. 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month. From 7.30pm (for 8pm start) until 10.30pm. Accompanying and solo instruments welcome. Sing a song, play a tune. Folk, Roots and World music welcome. 20-minute feature spots, by arrangement, for groups and/or soloists. Wide range of drinks from the bar. Free parking available nearby. 21 bus route between Plympton and St Budeaux. More information from Marilyn Cowan on 01752 309983.

Session news
The Tuesday folk sessions at the Artillery Arms, Stonehouse, Plymouth have ceased at the request of the landlady.

Top

Sid Valley Radio Folk Show
Mondays 6-8pm. The Folk Show with Steve and Barry. www.sidvalleyradio.co.uk.
If you know of any other folk shows on local (online) radio, please let me know the details.

Top

Bicton Inn in Exmouth
The Bicton Inn at 5 Bicton Street, Exmouth EX8 2RU has a regular monthly music programme of various genres including folk; usually: 3rd Thursday - Acoustic folk with Becky Brooks; 4th Thursday - Bicton folk night (recently updated contact no. 07876 064108). www.bictoninn.co.uk.

Session news
Wednesday 25 October 2023 8pm - Lympstone Folk - Change of venue
We're still meeting on the fourth Wednesday at 8, but the Redwing pub in Lympstone is now closed and awaiting new owners. We are therefore currently meeting at the Swan, next to the railway station, until further notice.

Ashburton Arts Centre
Another multi-genre arts centre, described by The Guardian as "One of the best small live music venues in the UK". Up and running in an old chapel since 2018. Again, I only list the folkier events there, but see https://ashburtonarts.org.uk/ for more information on a very busy programme. Many events are priced on a 'pay what you can afford' sliding scale.

Regular klezmer and East European sessions at Ashburton
Ashburton Arts Centre will be hosting klezmer and East European sessions every 2nd Monday of the month, starting 9/10/23. Free admission. Led by Družba www.klezmer-devon.com, we’ll start off in the slow lane for the less experienced at 7 followed by the main session at 8. For details of tunes please email bunelik@gmail.com. All acoustic instruments and abilities welcome to join in, learn tunes, listen, or dance. Note that diatonic instruments such as melodeons, tin whistle, etc will need accidentals to play in keys such as G minor, D minor. If unsure, email above. Real ale bar. Full details www.ashburtonarts.org.uk/regular-activities/klezmer-east-european-session.

Tom Brown R.I.P.
A stalwart of the West Country traditional music scene with his wife Barbara, Tom sadly passed away on 30 August 2023. Tom and Barbara supported one of our concerts in Harberton back in 2001. Our thoughts, love and deepest sympathies are with Barbara and their family.

Top

I've managed to have a fairly major updating session at the full open-ended Southern Devon Folk Diary listings on www.harbertonfolk.co.uk which include events well into 2026. In my e-circulars I usually list the upcoming events for the next 2 months at most, but some events are so popular that they sell out weeks or even months in advance, so it's well worth a quick glance through the whole Diary on the website from time to time, even if it's just to get your favourite seats at your venue of choice.

Top

Part One - Other stuff - Map link corrections
but I have made important changes affecting the whole of the www.harbertonfolk.co.uk website and many of the entries included in these circulars.
These changes concern the Streetmap.co.uk map links I use. It came to my attention recently that many of my links no longer worked - my apologies for this! Streetmap.co.uk had changed the way their links worked. I have made corresponding corrections and - fingers crossed! - hopefully any map link you see will now work again.

East Devon session news: Tale Valley Folk Sessions...
...have just celebrated their first anniversary. www.facebook.com/TaleValleyFolkSessions. Sessions take place on the first Tuesdays 7.30-9.30pm at the Nog Inn, Feniton EX14 3BT the third Sundays 12-3pm at the Talaton Inn EX5 2RQ.

Wild Goose Choir - A new folk-based community choir in South Brent
Freya Harbottle writes: "I'm soon to be starting a new folk-based community choir. The first session will be on Tuesday 6th June (7 to 9pm) and the choir will run on a regular weekly basis at The Village Hall in South Brent. We'll be learning material from across the folk canon, from the very traditional to the contemporary. Open to ages 18+. No previous choir experience required. Get in touch for more info or to book a free taster session: freyaharbottle@gmail.com.

Commonplace Creative Retreats
Miranda Sykes and Hannah Martin are running creative retreats based in a beautiful ancient farmhouse in Totnes. Each retreat is linked to the seasons, and will feature craft sessions, lots of lovely seasonal food, and an exclusive informal concert from SykesMartin to close the day.
The next event they have planned is their Beltane retreat on April 29th, with dates also in the diary for Summer Solstice (June 24th) and Midwinter (December 9th) events later in the year. Full info at: https://sykesmartin.bandzoogle.com/commonplace-creative-retreats.

Top

The Beehive Folk Café - Bi-monthly at Beehive Arts Centre, Dowell Street, Honiton EX14 1LZ
Free, mostly acoustic session of folk, blues and roots hosted by folk singer Sue King. Everyone welcome to come along to perform or have a drink and listen to some very talented local musicians. www.beehivehoniton.co.uk. Tel: 01404 384050. Next date: Wednesday 15 March 2023 7.30pm.

Folklife
If you'd like to read and learn more about many aspects of folk throughout the West Country and beyond. then check out the following:
Free entries in Folklife's online free-to-all Directory (incl. Zoom): www.folklife-directory.uk, entry forms on site.
Folklife West folk magazine (56 A4 pages) printed & posted (paid-for) - or free online!
Read or download: www.folklife.uk, Members' News, Festivals Diary; www.folklife-traditions.uk, researched articles + archive.
Plus Updates on www.folklife.uk/updates & you can sign up for our free emailed Newsletter.
Contact sam@folklife.uk.

Folk Club News
Brixham Folk Club now meets on the first Friday of the month at The Edge, Bolton Street, Brixham TQ5 9DH. www.facebook.com/Brixham-Folk-Club-1210249625809406, 7.30pm start, £2 performers, £3 non-performers.

Plymouth Community Folk Orchestra - Reminder
Tuesday mornings 3, 10, 17, 24 May, 14, 21, 28 June, 5, 12, 19 July - 11am to 12.30pm. £8 per session. Concession available
At Emmanuel Church Hall, Compton Avenue, (corner of Mannamead Road) Plymouth, PL3 5BZ
Make a big band, make some music, have some fun! All levels of ability welcome. Play music from Devon and beyond. Develop music skills and learning by ear. Play in harmony. Scores and sound files provided. The Community Folk Orchestra is ‘open’ - so, there are no auditions and all are welcome to come along. Participants can join at any time. You will, however, need an acoustic instrument, some enthusiasm and a willingness to participate! For more information contact David Faulkner 07967 121985 / david.eelgrinders@gmail.com. www.facebook.com/PlymouthCommunityFolkOrchestra.

Exmouth Folk Club
The Club has resumed its regular 4th Sunday meets, 7-10pm at the GWRSA Railway Club, 3-5 Royal Avenue, Exmouth EX8 1EN.
For more information call Chris Austin 07812 688432. Free admission, all performers and supporters welcome, acoustic only. Real ales are served and there is parking and level access. www.facebook.com/groups/exmouthfolk.

Marine Theatre, Lyme Regis
I've always thought of Lyme Regis being well outside my normal coverage (loosely defined as "within a 30-mile radius of Totnes as the crow flies" or "the southern half of Devon), but Google Earth tells me that the town is only about 39 miles in the former category - and the Marine Theatre is putting on a great programme of major folk concerts these days, with some of the acts probably not coming any further west on their tours, so I will give the venue a listing from time to time. The main one below caught my eye in Steve Cunio's 'Sadfolk' (www.sadfolk.co.uk) latest Somerset & Dorset email circular listings as Harberton Folk put on Blazin' Fiddles at the Ariel Centre in Totnes way back in 2003 and 2005:

Top

Eliza Carthy & Saul Rose: I've been enjoying lots of music on Youtube and only recently came across a 2014 concert performed by Eliza & Saul in St. George's Church, Headstone, Harrow which reminded me of the wonderful show they did for us at Harberton Parish Hall back in January 2001.
Enjoy the high quality video and audio at www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ef22ID0qb0Q&list=PLjeyCtW07nIs5YQ41j9ASZwKUHlpMJprk&index=1.

Cecil Sharp's People.org.uk
A one-stop website for all the singers, musicians and dancers who met Cecil Sharp, as he travelled around England collecting folk music and dance between 1903-23. You can read about their lives. Over 650 individuals in hundreds of locations. They were working people – agricultural labourers, glovers, laundresses, sailors, shoemakers etc. Their stories should be told! https://cecilsharpspeople.org.uk.

The Mike Harding Folk Show
The former BBC folk show host presented a weekly show of his own online from 30 December 2012 to 22 October 2017 (over 250 programmes), and since then has presented further roughly monthly shows which still continue. All 270+ shows are available as podcasts at www.mikehardingfolkshow.com.

Folk news slightly further afield:
Somerset & Dorset (SaDFolk) folk events - Regular email updates
A regular and comprehensive emailed listing is available through www.sadfolk.co.uk (Somerset and Dorset folk, Steve Cunio) for folk events in venues large and small in those two counties, some of which are not too far away from the Harberton Folk area.
SaDFolk always includes full details of upcoming events, workshops and courses at Halsway Manor in Somerset which is owned by the Halsway Manor Society who operate the manor as a national centre for the folk arts, the only residential folk centre in the UK.
Folk in Cornwall
What it says on the tin - www.folkincornwall.co.uk - clubs, sessions, events...
Acoustic Calendar - Sign up for email updates at www.sanchobramble.weebly.com
Tony Watts' monthly calendar of folk clubs, singarounds, acoustic sessions & open mics in the South West. "The Acoustic Calendar is all about DIY music (NOT concerts, gigs, ceilidhs etc). The purpose of the Calendar is to keep you informed of all the places where you can take your voice and/or instrument and join in or do your own thing."

A quick note on what gets listed below (and in the Diary on www.harbertonfolk.co.uk):
The listings are of course primarily intended for 'folk' events; they will occasionally include Americana, blues and other genres, particularly if the event organisers have taken the trouble to send me material. Be assured though, they will never include tribute bands! (excellent though many of these are) These e-circulars usually cover the full Diary for the coming 4 to 5 weeks, while the website Diary is completely open-ended.

Frequency of these emails
I used to try to get these emails out once a week, but now they seem to be every 10-14 days. Perhaps that's not a bad thing - reducing the information overload - but it does mean that contributors need to give me as much notice as possible to hopefully ensure that their items can be included in good time. JC

Changing your subscription details:
If you change your email, or decide that you don't want to get these messages any longer, please scroll right to the bottom of any Harberton Folk e-circular where you will find links to the Mailchimp system which will enable you to make the appropriate changes.
[this exact wording borrowed from a recent SaDFolk email (Somerset and Dorset Folk) - see Part Two below]

Important Admin note: Email delivery problems

I've had problems sending the previous two circulars to 190+ addresses (mainly BTInternet, BTOpenworld, Yahoo, Sky, AOL, plus a few others, all of which use the Yahoo email platform). The circulars have been soft-bounced, i.e. rejected, on both recent occasion by most of those addresses "for policy reasons".
When the same address soft-bounces several circulars in succession, MailChimp (the system I use to send circulars) eventually hard-bounces that address, i.e. permanently removes it from the circulation and I, as Admin, cannot then reinstate that address, although the person in question can re-subscribe themself.
This has happened a couple of times over the last 12 months and I have no real idea why it happens, so it's very difficult trying to do anything about it. But this present circular is a trial inasmuch as it employs simpler formatting with less complex underlying code in the hope this may increase the acceptance rate.

In the interim I have been communicating directly with the 190+ about this problem and I would like to thank the large number of them who very helpfully responded to my last communication when I sent a copy of the latest missing circular as a PDF file attachment, apparently successfully, whereas an attempt to simply forward a copy of the original circular to a test group of 10 addresses failed.

Several people also mentioned that they had an alternative email address which could be used for receiving the circulars - and I would ask anyone in this position to please use the 'update subscription preferences' link at the very foot of any circular to update their email address in the MailChimp data base accordingly. Should you no longer be able to access any original circular, I can update your email address for you on request (but it's best if you do it yourself if possible).
If you change to a Gmail address, please note that my circulars may arrive in your Promotions inbox folder.

It remains to be seen whether the 190+ will actually receive this circular.

[version sent on 8/6/18 to remainder of 270 contacts 'cleaned' by MailChimp, inviting re-subscription]
Once again this copy of yesterday's Harberton Folk email circular is being sent directly from my laptop (not via MailChimp, nor in MailChimp format this time) to those mostly btinternet / btopenworld / yahoo / aol / sky email addresses who were removed a while back from Harberton Folk's MailChimp database due to unknown circumstances and have not yet re-subscribed.
If you wish to continue receiving the regular circulars, please re-subscribe by going to www.harbertonfolk.co.uk where you’ll find a link to a short form to complete – and you’ll be back on the list.
Or simply reply to this email and ask me to re-subscribe you.
You can view Harberton Folk's GDPR-compliant Privacy Policy on the website.
Note that the e-circulars are now being sent from hfolk@johnculf.co.uk.
Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.
At some point in the not too distant future I will no longer be able to continue sending these separate copies to you.
Best wishes
John Culf

[version sent to NON-GDPR segment on 8/6/18]
GDPR - Still time to update your preferences to continue receiving Harberton Folk Circulars - Please act now
The new GDPR data protection law came into force on May 25th.
I'm still hoping some more of the people who have not yet UPDATED THEIR PREFERENCES appropriately (see the link at the very foot of this circular) will do so to enable me to continue sending them the circulars. You will also find an 'unsubscribe' link there, should you need it.
The full list of 1350+ contacts is now effectively split into two parts, one containing the 955 contacts who have already updated, the other (to which this customised version of yesterday's circular is being sent) containing the remainder.
Alternatively, you can simply reply to this email and I can do the updates for you, if you tell me that is your wish.
New contacts can subscribe to the circulation at any time via a link provided on www.harbertonfolk.co.uk.
Many thanks for your understanding and cooperation. John Culf

[version sent to GDPR CONSENT segment on 7/6/18]
Firstly, my thanks to the 955 contacts who have (thus far) confirmed their consent to continue receiving Harberton Folk emails. My list is now effectively divided into two parts, i.e. those who have, and those who have not (yet), re-confirmed. I'm now able to send separately to the two groups and will be sending further GDPR reminders (with the circular) to the latter group, and can assure everyone receiving this version of today's that this is the last time I will mention GDPR! Many thanks for your understanding and cooperation. John Culf

Harberton Folk Circular - Friday 25 May 2018
If you would like to continue receiving Harberton Folk email circulars...
...you must confirm your consent to do so - or your contact details will soon be removed from the circulation!
I know many of you will be fed up of receiving emails about GDPR - but today May 25th is the day the new law comes into force.
To date, barely half of my 1300+ contacts have signed up for continued circulars and I am sure there are many more who wish to remain on the list but just haven't got round to taking the appropriate action yet.
Even if you don't read any more of this circular, jump to the "Update subscription preferences" link at the very foot of this email which will offer you a very short simple form to complete - your existing details will already be there (with asterisks blanking most of your email address for security) - just tick both the vacant boxes and click 'Update Profile'. You can enter a completely different email address if you wish. (You could even 'Unsubscribe'!)
I intend to send several further reminders about this in the coming days because I really want to lose as few contacts as possible from the list.

Harberton Folk Circular - Tuesday 15 May 2018
Sorry it's been so long since the last circular. GDPR stuff has been taking up a lot of my spare time, but I think I'm almost there now.
GDPR Update - My Next Email will Require Action on Your Part
My next email (hopefully tomorrow) will be particularly important as it will hopefully ensure that the Harberton Folk email circulation is operating in compliance with the new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) coming into force with effect from 25 May 2018.
You must take action as indicated in that next email (or any subsequent reminders) if you wish to continue receiving the e-circulars, i.e. re-confirm your consent to receive Harberton Folk e-circulars.
If you do not, we will unfortunately be obliged to remove your name and email address from the circulation.
Sorry to sound rather 'technical' or officious, but this IS REALLY IMPORTANT and we don't want to lose you!
Please also note that a few changes are also being made at the same time in the hope of reducing the likelihood of these circulars being regarded as spam/junk by some email systems/providers. For example, the sending address will in future appear as hfolk@johnculf.co.uk (in case you need to 'whitelist' this address or otherwise approve it for receiving Harberton Folk e-circulars.
John

Update on the New Data Protection Law (GDPR)
My thanks to the significant number of people who have sent comments and offered advice on this subject, following my piece last week. I'm beginning to get a good idea of what I need to do to keep the Harberton Folk email circulation 'legal' and will share this with you soon. It will require simple action on your part to enable you to continue receiving the e-circulars.

New Data Protection Law
Some of you may have heard recent mention of a new (EU) data protection law coming into effect on May 25th; some may have even heard its name: General Data Protection Regulation 'GDPR'. I am still struggling to understand the possible  implications of this for my Harberton Folk email circulars and the MailChimp data base containing your details which underpins the circulars, and what I may have to do - and ask you to do - to ensure compliance with the new law and thereby allow you to continue receiving these circulars. Watch this space! JC

Flaxey Green Website - www.flaxey-green.co.uk
This excellent Devon website contains a wealth of folk-related information in addition to an events diary, such as comprehensive listings for folk dance clubs, pub sessions, bands, solo artists, callers, musicians wanted/available, morris sides, a For Sale section (currently including a couple of melodeons, a Peavey KB3 amplifier and other sound equipment.

Reminder for Gmail users:
As well as probably putting these circulars in the Promotions inbox folder (rather than the Primary folder), Gmail also 'clips' long emails, such as these circulars, and you need to select the 'View entire message' option to do just that.

'Roots and Shoots' on Exeter's community radio station Phonic FM www.phonic.fm
Listen on 106.8 FM and online on 1st, 3rd, 4th (and 5th) Mondays of the month 6.00pm to 8.00pm. Featuring the best in folk/roots music with a strong emphasis on local music - both live in the studio and recorded. News too of folk/roots events in Exeter and south and east Devon. We welcome contributions from musicians, singers and anyone involved with folk/roots/world music in and around Exeter. Most importantly, listen in, then get in touch to tell us your reactions and suggestions. Contact Roots and Shoots: Telephone 01837 871498 (Martin Henning), email m.henning@hotmail.co.uk.
A message from Adrian Bull
"I co-host the 'Roots and Shoots' radio show. I specialise in playing all things folk(ish) and am particularly keen to promote local artists and events/clubs. If you are a musician and would like me to play some of your music on the show, or even come on as a guest, then I would love to hear from you. I am also keen to have promoters, folk club organisers on the programme."

'Technical' Notes
1) I send copies of my circulars to several different email addresses of my own (Plusnet, Hotmail, Gmail) to help check that as many as possible are reaching their intended recipients. Last week the copy to my Plusnet address unusually finished up in my spam folder. Very occasionally a copy may disappear without trace. I have no idea why - the joys of email! Anyway, if you think you may be missing a copy at any time, you can always find the full open-ended southern Devon Folk Diary listings on www.harbertonfolk.co.uk, along with the most recent circular(s).
2) A chance communication with a recipient of these circulars has revealed that Gmail, as well as probably putting the circulars in the Promotions inbox folder (rather than the Primary folder), also 'clips' long emails, such as these circulars, and you need to select the 'View entire message' option to do just that.
The person in question had failed to see the 'Christmas events' section in Part because of the above clipping.

The following interesting item appeared in Steve Cunio's Somerset & Dorset Folk Events Diary email today - Have any Harberton Folk recipients experienced this issue yet?
"Do you use Gmail?
I've had a couple of emails from people asking why SaDFolk had started to send them Google Calendar invitations to events they had no interest in. I haven't changed anything here, but following a bit of searching round the Net, I found that Google had made this 'improvement' to their service.
If you have a Gmail account and a Google Calendar account and any email you receive contains something which Google interprets as an event you might want to go to, it automatically adds the invitation to your calendar and sends you an email about it.
To turn this off, you need log into your Google Calendar then click on the gear wheel icon in the top right, select ‘settings’ then look for ‘Events in Gmail’. Under that there should be a ‘Add automatically’ setting. Deselect that and the problem should go away."
Please let me know (by reply to this email) if you as a Harberton Folk recipient have experienced this issue. Thanks. JC

Folklore & Mythology Resource Guide
I've added the following link www.supersummary.com/folklore-mythology-guide (Folklore and Mythology Resource Guide) to the Links page page on www.harbertonfolk.co.uk.

An 'interesting' email problem
Those of you who read my recent notes about the various problems I experience when sending these e-circulars may be interested/amused to see a (new) rejection message received from a recipient at a local educational establishment. I have highlighted the offending word in bold/red and added spaces so it's not rejected again. This word appeared in the item about Hayseed Dixie:
Microsoft Antigen for Exchange found a message matching a filter. The message is currently Identified.
Message: "hf21_30 080226"
Filter name: "KEYWORD= racial discrimination: h i l l b i l l y"
Sent from: "John Culf"

Apologies for such a long gap since the last circular. Remember, the full open-ended Diary is always available on www.harbertonfolk.co.uk contains gigs right through to June 2025, many of these added in the last couple of days - so do have a quick scroll through to see if there's anything that takes your fancy. Tickets will usually be on sale for any gig listed.